In today’s real estate market, interest rates remain elevated—and for many residential investors, that creates a more challenging landscape. Whether you’re managing multiple projects, planning a long-term hold, or actively flipping properties, the structure of your financing can be just as critical as the deal itself.
In real estate investing, the lowest rate isn’t always the best deal. Experienced investors know that smart loan terms—matched to your hold period, exit strategy, and project scope—can make or break a deal.
At Rock East Funding, we work with investors who understand that real success comes from knowing how to structure a deal to fit their overall strategy, not just chasing the lowest number.
Real estate investing presents a valuable opportunity to build wealth, generate passive income, and establish financial security. However, like any investment, it comes with risks. A well-diversified real estate portfolio can help investors manage those risks while optimizing returns. By spreading investments across different property types, locations, and strategies, investors can create a resilient portfolio that withstands market fluctuations.
Renovations can increase a property’s value and increase the profit from a sale or rental. Knowing which upgrades offer the best returns is essential for real estate investors, fix-and-flippers, and rental property owners in New York and New Jersey.
Here, we explore the high-impact renovations that can significantly increase a property’s value and provide tips to avoid common pitfalls.
Having the right insurance coverage is crucial when embarking on a real estate investment project, especially those involving significant renovations. Builders risk insurance is a specialized property insurance designed to cover buildings under construction or renovation.
Here’s a comprehensive guide on what you need to know about builders’ risk insurance to protect your investment.
When it comes to making the right choice in real estate investment, there’s a lot more to think about than just the property’s price and rental income potential. Experienced investors rely on a set of carefully refined tools and calculations to guide them. These tools are not just for risk reduction but also for maximizing returns.
In the following sections, we’ll explore some critical metrics that serve as invaluable compass points, steering astute real estate investors through the complex landscape of property options and enabling them to make informed decisions.
Real estate is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, accounting for about 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. As such, real estate investors are beginning to recognize the benefits of implementing sustainable and eco-friendly strategies in their portfolio. By doing so, they can not only contribute to a more sustainable future but also save money — a win-win situation!
More and more real estate investors are considering making their projects more “green” not just to protect the environment but also to protect their wallet. If you’re going to hold the property as a rental, you can save on energy costs by investing in energy efficiency appliances. If it’s a flip, you can increase resale value by making your project more green with some of the tips below.
The biggest challenge investors face when trying to make their real estate fix and flip more environmentally friendly is simply not knowing where to start. In addition, many people think making a project green is expensive and difficult, but in reality, there are a number of simple and affordable ways to reduce your environmental impact.
While the pandemic inflicted unprecedented losses on many businesses, one sector that did not follow that trend was residential real estate. The market both nationwide and here in the New York area continues to be red hot — largely as city dwellers move to the suburbs and the surge in demand has put the existing inventory of suburban homes in short supply.
Although finding an investment property can be difficult right now, it’s also an opportunity to make big profits – multiple sources including Bloomberg, CNBC, and Forbes report profits on flips are at a record high. And it’s an especially good opportunity for those who have insider’s knowledge like contractors and realtors. I know first-hand – as an investor and contractor, I have renovated and flipped more than 180 properties in my career.
When lenders are deciding whether to make a loan to real estate investors, they really only want to know one thing – am I putting my money in a project that is likely to succeed? Everything a lender asks you is designed to answer that question.
As one of the most experienced Hard Money lenders in the industry, we know what questions to ask to determine if a deal is likely to be successful. In fact, we know the questions most other lenders will ask as well.
Below are the five questions we always ask about the investor and their deal. By knowing these questions ahead of time, you can be prepared before you reach out to a lender. And when you do talk to a lender, you’ll demonstrate that you are prepared for the investment and increase your chances of getting the funding you need!
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